My Samsung Galaxy S6

Description

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge working just the way you want. Learn how to

• Discover your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge’s most exciting new capabilities
• Master the quickest shortcuts for calling, texting, and browsing
• Customize your S6 to show what you want, when you want it
• Avoid unexpected data charges by making the most of Wi-Fi
• Use voice dialing, automatic call rejection, and other advanced phone features
• Organize your life with Contacts and Calendar
• Simplify email by running multiple accounts through one app
• Get Google Now to run errands and retrieve information for you
• Never get lost! Use Google Maps--even if you’re biking, walking, or offline
• Find, retrieve, and play media: music, movies, TV, podcasts, books, and more
• Capture pro-quality images with the Galaxy S6’s amazing 16.0MP camera
• Share files and media directly with other devices via Wi-Fi Direct
• Transform your S6 into a mobile hotspot
• Store content and create safe backups in the cloud
• Sync your Galaxy S6 with your Windows PC or Mac
• Troubleshoot Galaxy S6 software, hardware, and accessories
• Link your Galaxy S6 to an Android Wear smartwatch
• Track your health goals and fitness activities with S Health

• Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Samsung Galaxy S6 images that show you exactly what to do
• Help when you run into Samsung Galaxy S6 problems or limitations
• Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Samsung Galaxy S6

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Table of Contents

Prologue: Getting to Know Your Galaxy S6     3

Your Galaxy S6’s External Features     3

Front     4

Back     5

Bottom     6

Gestures and Motions     7

First-time Setup     9

Fundamentals of Android 5.0 and TouchWiz     20

The Lock Screen     21

The Home Screen     23

Work with Notifications     26

Create App Shortcuts     27

Create App Folders     28

Create a New Home Screen Pane and Remove an App Shortcut     29

Use the Touchscreen     29

Use the Keyboard     30

Dictation--Speak Instead of Type     35

Edit Text     35

Keyboard Tricks     37

Menus     38

Switch Between Apps     40

Run Multiple Apps on the Screen at the Same Time     41

Installing Synchronization Software     46

Install Android File Transfer (Apple Mac OS X)      47

Install Google Music Manager (Apple Mac)      48

Install Google Music Manager (Windows)      49

Configure Music Manager (Windows and Apple Mac)      50

Samsung Kies     53

Chapter 1: Making the S6 Your Own     57

Changing Your Wallpaper     57

Set Up Wallpaper from Gallery Pictures     58

Set Up Live Wallpaper     60

Set Up Wallpaper     61

Changing Your Keyboard     61

Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens     64

Add a Widget     64

Remove and Move a Widget     67

Setting the Language     68

Changing Accessibility Settings     69

Vision     71

Hearing     73

Dexterity and Interaction     75

Direction Lock     76

Direct Access     77

Notification Reminder     78

Answering/Ending Calls     78

Manage Accessibility     79

Adjusting Sound and Notifications Settings     79

Adjust Sound Settings     79

Ringtones and Sounds     81

Vibrations     83

Sound Quality and Effects     85

Do Not Disturb     86

Modifying Display Settings     86

Adjusting the S6 Edge Settings     88

Edge Lighting     89

People Edge     91

Select Notifications     93

Information Stream     94

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